RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING-HOW TO GAMBLE SAFELY

Gambling is a form of leisure and entertainment. Before playing you should know how much time and money you can afford to spend. Make sure gambling does not become a problem in your life and you do not lose control of your play. All reputable casinos invest a lot into responsible gambling.

To avoid problems with gambling, please keep the following in mind:

• Decide beforehand how much money you are willing to spend.
• Don't try to recoup your losses, they may only increase.
• Beware of how often and for how long you play.
• When you are winning, take occasional breaks. Think about the smart time to stop.
• Remember that gambling is entertainment. It's not a way to get rich quickly and pay off your debts.
• Don't forget that gambling is a game of chance. There are no systems or formulas to guarantee success.
• Don't gamble when you're depressed or upset
• Balance gambling with other activities
• Don't drink or take drugs when gambling

If you have ever been worried about gambling problems or are just curious to check the results, please try this quick SELF ASSESSMENT TEST.  To find out more on problem gambling   

visit Gamblers Anonymous http://www.gamblersanonymous.org 

Daily, Weekly, and Monthly deposit limits can be set on a player's account.

If you feel that you would benefit from setting your own deposit limits, you can do this by contacting the casino support team at any of the online casino sites to discuss the options.

Please note that should you wish to increase your limits again or remove them completely, this will not be effective immediately. Only after 24 hours has lapsed will increased limits be available.

Should you feel you have a gambling problem and require a short or long-term restriction, online casinos offer a Self–Exclusion option.

• Cooling off periods between 24 hours and 6 weeks
• 6 months self-exclusion period

Please note that once a self-exclusion request has been applied, the casino site will not be able to reverse the decision. You are advised to carefully consider this decision before committing to a self-exclusion and discuss your situation with a gambling help group if you are in any doubt.

To initiate a Self-Exclusion period because of a gambling problem, the casino site support team must be contacted to discuss the available responsible gambling options and to decide which would best suit your needs. Following this initial consultation, a request in email format will be required to apply effective restrictions** 

This must be sent from the email address registered on the Casino Account. Self-Exclusions should not be assumed to be applied until a confirmation email has been sent from the casino back to the email address registered on the casino account. 

Should you decide to enter a self-exclusion period, please ensure that you self-exclude at any other gambling operators, where you may also hold accounts. Please submit your Comprehensive Self-Exclusion request to the Commission on   http://gamingcommission.ca/playerexclusion.htm. 

Doing so will assist to maximise the effectiveness of your exclusion. 

 * Should a Casino deem it unwise or unhealthy for the Gaming Account to be re-opened it can be closed permanently at the sole discretion of the Casino. Casino sites reserve the right to initiate an exclusion if there is reason to believe the account holder has a gambling problem, or due to other circumstances, it is deemed not to be in their or the casino’s best interests to continue gambling activities. 

** Although casinos make every effort to ensure subsequently opened accounts are identified as self-excluded, they also require that self-excluded account holders refrain from opening new accounts. To be fair, they cannot be held responsible for gambling activity on accounts if players attempt to circumvent their systems.

Casino play is available only to persons older than 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is the greater. 

Minors may not play at any online casino under any circumstances. Any and all play by any ineligible person shall be voided, including any winnings accruing to any ineligible person. Casinos reserve the right to request proof of age at any stage in order to ensure the prohibition of play by minors.